Many people believe that cleaning tools and sprays should be stored exclusively in a designated cupboard or room in the house.

However, there is no requirement stating that your cleaning supplies must be confined to the laundry or linen cupboard. In fact, relocating them to a more convenient location can significantly enhance your cleaning experience, just as it has for Rachel Gavin.

After moving into a two-storey townhouse, Rachel began questioning why she was lugging her cleaning supplies up and down the stairs each week. Surely, there had to be a better way.

Upon analysing, she realised her cleaning supplies could reside quite happily in her upstairs bathroom, the very place they worked so diligently each week.

Keeping your cleaning supplies in the bathroom can simplify your cleaning routine. Image by Kampus Production from pexels

So she set out and purchased doubles of her most often used cleaning products, such as disinfectant and dishwashing liquid.

These, along with an old toothbrush, scourer, plastic jug, scrubber, toilet cleaner, cloths and gloves, found their new residence in a handy plastic box. A small dustpan and half-brush were added for quick sweeps between vacuuming.

Rachel noticed immediate and significant benefits from this simple change.

She could quickly clean up makeup spills and stray hair on the vanity, preventing stains and buildup.

Regular dusting meant there was less dust, hair, makeup, and soap residue, making her weekly cleaning less demanding.

Being diligent in wiping away water droplets on the vanity reduced moisture, which lowered the chances of mould and mildew. Cleaning the shower glass after a shampoo session became a regular and more manageable task.

The reorganisation was so successful that Rachel is now considering moving her microfibre cloths and surface spray upstairs too.

She's also keen on alternate day vacuuming, hoping to divide and conquer, tackling each storey on a separate day.

Key Takeaways

• The conventional practice of keeping cleaning supplies in one location in the house may not be the most efficient system.
• Keeping cleaning supplies in the rooms where they're most often used (e.g., the bathroom) can simplify and expedite the cleaning process.
• Regular spot-cleaning of areas like the shower and vanity can reduce the spread of dust, mould, and mildew, leading to a cleaner home environment.
• Alternating vacuuming between upstairs and downstairs every few days can help make cleaning tasks feel less overwhelming.

Members, we’re curious: do you keep your cleaning supplies in one designated location, or have you ever considered placing them in the rooms where they are most often used? Additionally, do you think this minor tweak could simplify your cleaning process?

 

[wendell]

have always kept toilet cleaner and brush in each toilet and now shower cleaner and brush in ensuite as well If I had a double story now yes a different day is a good idea for vacuuming When I did have upstairs we were lucky and had ducted vacuum

 

[Noon]

Many people believe that cleaning tools and sprays should be stored exclusively in a designated cupboard or room in the house.

However, there is no requirement stating that your cleaning supplies must be confined to the laundry or linen cupboard. In fact, relocating them to a more convenient location can significantly enhance your cleaning experience, just as it has for Rachel Gavin.

After moving into a two-storey townhouse, Rachel began questioning why she was lugging her cleaning supplies up and down the stairs each week. Surely, there had to be a better way.

Upon analysing, she realised her cleaning supplies could reside quite happily in her upstairs bathroom, the very place they worked so diligently each week.

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Keeping your cleaning supplies in the bathroom can simplify your cleaning routine. Image by Kampus Production from pexels

So she set out and purchased doubles of her most often used cleaning products, such as disinfectant and dishwashing liquid.

These, along with an old toothbrush, scourer, plastic jug, scrubber, toilet cleaner, cloths and gloves, found their new residence in a handy plastic box. A small dustpan and half-brush were added for quick sweeps between vacuuming.

Rachel noticed immediate and significant benefits from this simple change.

She could quickly clean up makeup spills and stray hair on the vanity, preventing stains and buildup.

Regular dusting meant there was less dust, hair, makeup, and soap residue, making her weekly cleaning less demanding.

Being diligent in wiping away water droplets on the vanity reduced moisture, which lowered the chances of mould and mildew. Cleaning the shower glass after a shampoo session became a regular and more manageable task.

The reorganisation was so successful that Rachel is now considering moving her microfibre cloths and surface spray upstairs too.

She's also keen on alternate day vacuuming, hoping to divide and conquer, tackling each storey on a separate day.

Key Takeaways

• The conventional practice of keeping cleaning supplies in one location in the house may not be the most efficient system.
• Keeping cleaning supplies in the rooms where they're most often used (e.g., the bathroom) can simplify and expedite the cleaning process.
• Regular spot-cleaning of areas like the shower and vanity can reduce the spread of dust, mould, and mildew, leading to a cleaner home environment.
• Alternating vacuuming between upstairs and downstairs every few days can help make cleaning tasks feel less overwhelming.

Members, we’re curious: do you keep your cleaning supplies in one designated location, or have you ever considered placing them in the rooms where they are most often used? Additionally, do you think this minor tweak could simplify your cleaning process?

Mine are in the linen cupboard in separate baskets. Laundry products kept in a cupboard in the laundry.

 

[Jennylolo]

bathroom, ensuite and kitchen have own cleaning supplies and then laundry carries rest. More likely to clean if its handy. Scraper hangs on shower caddy and glass is wiped after each shower. It's easier to keep on top of.

 

[ElCee]

Many people believe that cleaning tools and sprays should be stored exclusively in a designated cupboard or room in the house.

However, there is no requirement stating that your cleaning supplies must be confined to the laundry or linen cupboard. In fact, relocating them to a more convenient location can significantly enhance your cleaning experience, just as it has for Rachel Gavin.

After moving into a two-storey townhouse, Rachel began questioning why she was lugging her cleaning supplies up and down the stairs each week. Surely, there had to be a better way.

Upon analysing, she realised her cleaning supplies could reside quite happily in her upstairs bathroom, the very place they worked so diligently each week.

View attachment 24838

Keeping your cleaning supplies in the bathroom can simplify your cleaning routine. Image by Kampus Production from pexels

So she set out and purchased doubles of her most often used cleaning products, such as disinfectant and dishwashing liquid.

These, along with an old toothbrush, scourer, plastic jug, scrubber, toilet cleaner, cloths and gloves, found their new residence in a handy plastic box. A small dustpan and half-brush were added for quick sweeps between vacuuming.

Rachel noticed immediate and significant benefits from this simple change.

She could quickly clean up makeup spills and stray hair on the vanity, preventing stains and buildup.

Regular dusting meant there was less dust, hair, makeup, and soap residue, making her weekly cleaning less demanding.

Being diligent in wiping away water droplets on the vanity reduced moisture, which lowered the chances of mould and mildew. Cleaning the shower glass after a shampoo session became a regular and more manageable task.

The reorganisation was so successful that Rachel is now considering moving her microfibre cloths and surface spray upstairs too.

She's also keen on alternate day vacuuming, hoping to divide and conquer, tackling each storey on a separate day.

Key Takeaways

• The conventional practice of keeping cleaning supplies in one location in the house may not be the most efficient system.
• Keeping cleaning supplies in the rooms where they're most often used (e.g., the bathroom) can simplify and expedite the cleaning process.
• Regular spot-cleaning of areas like the shower and vanity can reduce the spread of dust, mould, and mildew, leading to a cleaner home environment.
• Alternating vacuuming between upstairs and downstairs every few days can help make cleaning tasks feel less overwhelming.

Members, we’re curious: do you keep your cleaning supplies in one designated location, or have you ever considered placing them in the rooms where they are most often used? Additionally, do you think this minor tweak could simplify your cleaning process?

Hardly a new or revolutionary idea. I have always done this when I lived in 2 story houses. Only makes sense.

 

[Big M]

Hardly a new or revolutionary idea. I have always done this when I lived in 2 story houses. Only makes sense.

I do it in my unit - two bathrooms both gave their own cleaning stuff as does kitchen - hardly newsworthy stuff!!!!!

 

[Gsr]

Everyone I know who has multi storey homes has cleaning products on each floor. Some even have two vacuums, one upstairs, one downstairs so no lugging it up and down the stairs. They vacuum half the stairs from each floor or have a stick vacuum for the stairs. Seems to be common sense to me.